Heirloom Tomatoes

The Love Apple

By Heidi Lewis on April 18, 2019

The French called the tomato the pomme d’amour, or the Love Apple, for their belief that the exotic tomato had aphrodisiac powers. Tomatoes might not be responsible for romance in people, but eating …

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Tales of Tomato Season

By Seth Wright on August 29, 2013

As I drive around the valley, everywhere I look, tomato plants are quickly growing larger. Watching them grow is torture because tomatoes have been on my mind since they went out of season early last …

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Zebra Tomatoes

By FruitGuys Staff on February 18, 2012

Light yellow stripes give these heirloom tomatoes the look of a prized Aggie marble shooter – but they're much better tasting. …

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